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| Entering Holy Week; Fr. Derek Remus on TV; New Seminarians poster; Family and Life Week |
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Today's Readings & Reflection
Six days before the Passover Jesus came to Bethany, the home of Lazarus, whom he had raised from the dead. There they gave a dinner for him. Martha served, and Lazarus was one of those at the table with him. Mary took a pound of costly perfume made of pure nard, anointed Jesus’ feet, and wiped them with her hair. The house was filled with the fragrance of the perfume. ~From John 12:1-11 | Read today's Readings & Reflection
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Explore the National Family & Life Week 2025 toolkit (activities for children, youth, families, and parish resources). More
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What does it look like when parish leaders open their hearts to renewal? At St. Martha’s in Lethbridge and Holy Family in Medicine Hat, leaders gathered in prayer & discernment to strengthen their parish life and serve their communities. More
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What does faith have to say about today’s biggest cultural questions? Join Fr. Derek Remus on The Mix, where religious leaders dive into real conversations on current events and the role of faith in our world. More
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Walk with Bishop McGrattan as we pray and sing through Christ’s Passion, beginning at 8:30 am at St. Mary’s Cathedral. Route & Parking.
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Join Bishop William McGrattan and the faithful of the Diocese of Calgary in celebrating the sacred liturgies of the Holy Week at St. Mary's Cathedral, as we enter into the Paschal Mystery—the passion, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ.
- Chrism Mass on Monday, April 14 at 7 pm
- Holy Thursday on April 17 at 7 pm
- The Outdoor Way of the Cross on Good Friday, April 18 at 8:30 am
- Good Friday, on April 18 at Noon and 3 pm
- Easter Vigil, on April 19 at 8 pm
- Easter Sunday, on April 20 at Noon
The updated Parish schedule for the Triduum and Easter is available below.
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Every priestly vocation begins here—with a heart filled by God’s love and moved by hope. The call to priesthood is a bold response to that love, trusting that the Holy Spirit will equip and sustain the one who says yes. More
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40 Hours Devotion for Vocations
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- St. James, Okotoks - Fri, April 25 at 3 pm to Sun, Apr 27 at 8 am.
- St. Anthony's, Calgary - Fri, May 2 at 3 pm to Sun, May 4 at 7 am (Chapel)
- St. Gerard's, Calgary = Fridays, May 2, 9, 16 and 23, from 9:30 am to 7:30 pm
- St. James', Calgary - Fri, May 9 at 4 pm to Sun, May 11 at 8 am
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SAVE THE DATE
- May 2-4, Live-in Weekend with the Sisters of Providence in Calgary or Edmonton. Open to single women between 22 and 40 years of age who are seriously exploring Religious Life in an active/apostolic community.
- Sun, June 8 - Vocations Rally, St. Michael Catholic Community, Calgary.
- June dates for the Permanent Deacons info session
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| Career Opportunities |
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Career opportunities within Calgary's Catholic community and beyond:
For detailed job descriptions and application process, visit our Careers page
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- Mon, Apr 14 - Chrism Mass at 7 pm - St. Mary's Cathedral
- Wed, Apr 16 - Holy Week at the Mount - Mount St. Francis, Cochrane
- Apr 17 - Holy Thursday - All Parishes
- Apr 17 - 19 - Young Adult Holy Week Missions - Clear Water Academy, Calgary
- Apr 18 - Good Friday - All Parishes
- Apr 18 - Outdoor Way of the Cross, St. Mary's Cathedral, Calgary
- Apr 18 - Outdoor Stations of the Cross, St. Mary's, Brooks
- Apr 19 - Easter Vigil - All Parishes
- Apr 20 - Easter Sunday - All Parishes
- Wed, Apr 23 - A date with God & St. Francis: Solemn Veneration - St. Michael's, Calgary
- Fri, Apr 25 - Voices in Hope Concert - Knox United Church, Calgary
- NEW! Sat, Apr 26 - St. Luke's CWL Garage Sale - St. Luke's, Calgary
- Sat, Apr 26 - Immerse Youth Nights for Grades 6-8 - St. Michael's, Calgary
- Sat, Apr 26 - Adolescence Course: Practical Skills for Parenting - Calgary Classical Academy
- Mon, Apr 28 - The Re-emergence of Wisdom - with Fr. Tim Boyle - St. Martha's, Lethbridge or Livestream
- Tue, Apr 29 - What is Spiritual Direction? - FCJ Centre, Calgary
- NEW! May 1-4 from 8:30 am to 8:30 pm - Eucharistic Miracles of the World Exhibition - St. Luke's, Calgary
- NEW! May 2-3 - Calgary Diocese CWL Convention - Sandman Signature Lethbridge Lodge, Lethbridge
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- May 2-4 - Is Religious Life for you? - Sisters of Providence in Calgary
- May 2-4 - 40 Hours Devotion for Vocations - St. Anthony, Calgary
- Sat, May 2-4 - Live-In Retreat - St Joseph's School, Coaldale
- NEW! Sat, May 3 - Mother's Day Celebration - Mass & Lunch - Our Lady of the Assumption, Calgary
- Sat, May 3 - Rosary Brigade - St. John the Evangelist, Calgary
- May 9-10 - Women's Conference: Come & Stay - Relationships Rooted in Love, St. Michael's, Calgary
- May 9-11 - Retreat for Young Professionals, Mount St. Francis, Cochrane
- May 9-11 - 40 Hours Devotion for Vocations, St. James, Calgary
- Sat, May 10 - Hike for Life, Prince's Island Park, Calgary
- NEW! Sat, May 10 - Clothing/Textile Recycling Drive, Corpus Christi Parish Hall, Calgary
- May 20-25 - Grief to Grace - Healing the wounds of Abuse - Kelowna, BC
- Fri, May 23 - Couple's Night Out: What Master Couples Do - St. Mary's, Cochrane
- Sat, May 24 - Blooms & Blossoms Charity Dinner for Elizabeth House - Calgary Italian Cultural Centre, Calgary
- NEW! May 24 & June 7 - Pastoral Care Ministry Training - Ascension Catholic Parish, Calgary
- Sun, June 8 - Vocations Rally, St. Michael's, Calgary
- Jubilee of Hope events in the Diocese of Calgary
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ANOINTING OF THE SICK
If you have been admitted to any of the following hospitals in Calgary and would like the Sacrament of Anointing of the Sick, you may contact your parish priest or call the Diocese of Calgary Call Centre at 403-231-9505.
Alberta Children Hospital; Foothills Hospital; Peter Lougheed Hospital; Rockyview General Hospital; South Health Campus
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Adoration Hours in the Diocese
Venite Adoremus! Let us worship Him in in the Blessed Sacrament. Check out the list of Adoration Hours in parishes across the Diocese | See schedule
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| Get the latest updates |
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Visit www.catholicyyc.ca
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| NEWS |
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Check out the latest Diocesan Sunday Updates or Announcements
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| EVENTS |
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Calendar of events in the Diocese of Calgary and beyond
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| CAREERS |
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Job opportunities in the Diocese and other Catholic organizations
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| JUBILEE YEAR OF HOPE |
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The Jubilee Year begins on Dec 24, 2024, with the opening of the Holy Door in Rome. In our Diocese, we will mark this sacred time with an Opening Mass at the Cathedral on Sun, Dec 29, 2024 (Feast of the Holy Family) and conclude on Jan 6, 2026 (Solemnity of Epiphany).
Pope Francis has dedicated this Jubilee to “Pilgrims of Hope.” Rooted in baptism, we are nourished by Christ, guided by the Spirit, and called to journey in hope—trusting in God’s grace and longing for eternal life.
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| SUNDAY OFFERING |
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You can donate directly to your parish by clicking on the donate button below.
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| PASTORAL RENEWAL |
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You are called. You matter. You belong.
These simple yet profound words capture the essence of our Pastoral Renewal. Jesus personally calls each one of us to follow Him and to remain by His side, for He deeply loves us.
It is not merely a call; it is a profound affirmation that we truly matter. Every aspect of our lives - our dreams, our struggles, our joys - carries immense significance, for we are integral parts of God’s divine plan. Each one of us, in our uniqueness, contributes to the beauty and unfolding of God’s gift of salvation in the world.
In this pilgrim journey of faith, let us be reminded that we belong to the Body of Christ, a community of disciples united in the one mission, and bound together by the love of our Lord.
We invite you to join our diocesan Church and begin a journey of renewal together!
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| SAINTS SPOTLIGHT |
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Find the calendar of Saints remembered by the Church. This page features the stories of the great witnesses of Christian life through the centuries, lighting our way on our journey of faith.
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| POPE'S PRAYER INTENTION |
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Each year, the Holy Father asks for our prayers for a specific intention each month. You are invited to answer the Holy Father's request and to join with many people worldwide in praying for this intention each month. From time to time, the Holy Father may add a second prayer intention related to current events or urgent needs, like disaster relief. The second prayer request will help mobilize prayer and action related to the urgent situation.
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